Manufacturing Senior Associate

Career Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr Associate Mfg I

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role you will be managing and leading all aspects of a device assembly & packaging line. Responsibility includes maintaining production in full cGMP compliance. Assist with supervising and developing technicians while overseeing production equipment to ensure production schedules are completed.

• Lead manufacturing operations on the production floor while helping to perform equipment setup, operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain machine uptime, perform any fault clearing and clear stoppages on automated equipment.
• Ensure all safety and compliance procedures are followed at all times.
• Raise appropriate concerns to various levels of management when personnel and environmental safety, equipment functionality, product supply, or quality are at risk.
• Provide training to manufacturing staff on process and equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting, technical support, and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing Support to resolve manufacturing events in a timely manner.
• Support Deviation Triage and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) processes
• Write, review & revise controlled documentation (SOPs, Manufacturing Procedures (MPs), Forms, Technical Reports, etc)
• Apply process, scientific, operational, and compliance knowledge with analytical and troubleshooting skills to support manufacturing operations.
• Champion Lean Transformation and OE initiatives, facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in the plant.
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of processes in support of the manufacturing floor.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and issue resolution associated with process equipment Commissioning, Qualification and Validation
• Collaborate with Quality, Mfg Managers, Plant Engineering, Process Development and Regulatory Compliance staff in cross-functional teams.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The manufacturing professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

High school/GED + 4 years biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development or quality experience

Or

Associate’s + 2 years biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development or quality experience

Or

Bachelor’s + 6 months biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development or quality experience work experience

Or

Master's

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Life Sciences
• Technical understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech packaging equipment and processes
• Experience with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Ability to be flexible and manage change
• Experience participating in and leading cross-functional teams

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff